(2018-04-23)Wied Filep A & B are two Neolithic dolmens located in Malta. There are some of the very few dolmens that remain in the small country today. Both dolmens are located within a small area that has been closed off by a small brick wall.

Dolmen A is the larger of the two dolmens and the one in the best condition. It consists of a large capstone sitting, at an angle, on some support stones.

Dolmen B is the smaller of the two and in slightly worse condition than A. It consists of a medium sized capstone sitting upon some support stones.]]>

(2018-04-23)Wied Filep A & B are two Neolithic dolmens located in Malta. There are some of the very few dolmens that remain in the small country today. Both dolmens are located within a small area that has been closed off by a small brick wall.

Dolmen A is the larger of the two dolmens and the one in the best condition. It consists of a large capstone sitting, at an angle, on some support stones.

Dolmen B is the smaller of the two and in slightly worse condition than A. It consists of a medium sized capstone sitting upon some support stones.]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wied-filep-a-and-b-dolmens/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wied-filep-a-and-b-dolmens/Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:17:10 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wied-filep-a-and-b-dolmens/35.91972790 14.43176160

(2017-01-16)The remains of a Roman villa can be seen in the city of Rabat on the small island nation of Malta. The villa, also known as Domus Romana, is one of Malta's most popular tourist attractions. The location was discovered in 1881 and shows how the Romans would have lived during their reign of Malta.

The villa is notable for its very well preserved mosaic floors, which date back to the first century BC.

A museum has been built above the ruins of the villa and has the artefacts that were found at the site. The villa can be accessed in the museum's lower floor.

At the back of the villa is another interesting feature, which isn't Roman. At the back are the remains of Muslim tombstones which date back to the time when Malta was under Arab Period. This has resulted in some parts of the villa being destroyed to make room for the tombstones.]]>

(2017-01-16)The remains of a Roman villa can be seen in the city of Rabat on the small island nation of Malta. The villa, also known as Domus Romana, is one of Malta's most popular tourist attractions. The location was discovered in 1881 and shows how the Romans would have lived during their reign of Malta.

The villa is notable for its very well preserved mosaic floors, which date back to the first century BC.

A museum has been built above the ruins of the villa and has the artefacts that were found at the site. The villa can be accessed in the museum's lower floor.

At the back of the villa is another interesting feature, which isn't Roman. At the back are the remains of Muslim tombstones which date back to the time when Malta was under Arab Period. This has resulted in some parts of the villa being destroyed to make room for the tombstones.]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roman-villa-on-malta/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roman-villa-on-malta/Mon, 16 Jan 2017 13:45:56 -0500https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roman-villa-on-malta/35.88528100 14.40025500

In Season 1 of Game of Thrones, it represented the exterior of the Red Keep of King's Landing, where Arya killed a stable boy.]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/san-anton-palace/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/san-anton-palace/Sun, 05 Jul 2015 10:01:12 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/san-anton-palace/35.89628800 14.44704900

(2015-07-05)Stood in for the dungeons of the Red Keep in Season 1]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fort-st-angelo-game-of-thrones/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fort-st-angelo-game-of-thrones/Sun, 05 Jul 2015 10:00:47 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fort-st-angelo-game-of-thrones/35.89135100 14.51958700

(2015-07-05)The gate that Catelyn and Rodrik use when they get to King's Landing in Season 1]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mdina-gate-game-of-thrones/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mdina-gate-game-of-thrones/Sun, 05 Jul 2015 10:00:34 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mdina-gate-game-of-thrones/35.88452500 14.40331300

(2015-07-04)Stood in for Lhazareen, a village sacked by the Dothraki in Season 1]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/manikata-game-of-thrones/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/manikata-game-of-thrones/Sat, 04 Jul 2015 14:51:07 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/manikata-game-of-thrones/35.94045230 14.35269150

(2015-07-03)Misrah Ghar il-Kbir (Clapham Junction) is a prehistoric site in Malta, it is best known for its "cart ruts" - a complex network of tracks gouged in the rock.
There are numerous theories about how these tracks were created.]]>

(2015-07-03)Misrah Ghar il-Kbir (Clapham Junction) is a prehistoric site in Malta, it is best known for its "cart ruts" - a complex network of tracks gouged in the rock.
There are numerous theories about how these tracks were created.]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/misraa-ga-ar-il-kbir/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/misraa-ga-ar-il-kbir/Fri, 03 Jul 2015 11:05:59 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/misraa-ga-ar-il-kbir/35.85190000 14.39670000

(2015-07-02)The Lascaris War Rooms are an underground complex of tunnels and chambers in Valletta, Malta that housed the War Headquarters from where the defence of the island was conducted during the Second World War. The rooms were later used by NATO and they are now open to the public as a museum.]]>

(2015-07-02)The Lascaris War Rooms are an underground complex of tunnels and chambers in Valletta, Malta that housed the War Headquarters from where the defence of the island was conducted during the Second World War. The rooms were later used by NATO and they are now open to the public as a museum.]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lascaris-war-room-entrance/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lascaris-war-room-entrance/Thu, 02 Jul 2015 16:51:59 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lascaris-war-room-entrance/35.89487920 14.51148740

(2015-05-20)Siege Bell War Memorial in the city of Valletta. Designed by Michael Sandle and erected in 1992.

The Siege Bell Memorial commemorates the award of the George Cross to Malta, and to honour over 7000 Service Personnel and Civilians who gave their lives during the Siege of Malta, 1940 - 1943. It was unveiled by Queen Elisabeth II.]]>

(2015-05-20)Siege Bell War Memorial in the city of Valletta. Designed by Michael Sandle and erected in 1992.

The Siege Bell Memorial commemorates the award of the George Cross to Malta, and to honour over 7000 Service Personnel and Civilians who gave their lives during the Siege of Malta, 1940 - 1943. It was unveiled by Queen Elisabeth II.]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/malta-siege-bell-war-memorial/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/malta-siege-bell-war-memorial/Wed, 20 May 2015 13:04:22 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/malta-siege-bell-war-memorial/35.89757400 14.51829200

Harbour Air Seaplanes is a scheduled service, tour and charter airline based in Canada. A small subsidiary, Harbour Air Malta, was set up in June 2007. A DHC-3 Turbo Otter floatplane is permanently based in Valletta, Malta for scheduled flights to Gozo and sightseeing trips around the islands.]]>

Harbour Air Seaplanes is a scheduled service, tour and charter airline based in Canada. A small subsidiary, Harbour Air Malta, was set up in June 2007. A DHC-3 Turbo Otter floatplane is permanently based in Valletta, Malta for scheduled flights to Gozo and sightseeing trips around the islands.]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/harbour-air-malta-de-havilland-canada-dhc-3-otter/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/harbour-air-malta-de-havilland-canada-dhc-3-otter/Wed, 20 May 2015 13:04:20 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/harbour-air-malta-de-havilland-canada-dhc-3-otter/35.89757400 14.51829200

(2015-05-09)Victor Tedesco Stadium is the home stadium of the soccer club Ħamrun Spartans F.C.]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/victor-tedesco-stadium/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/victor-tedesco-stadium/Sat, 09 May 2015 15:26:48 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/victor-tedesco-stadium/35.88738630 14.49251230

(2014-07-07)Saint Mary's Tower was built in 1618 by the Knights of Malta to guard against Turks. The tower stands 80 meters or 260 feet above sea level and commands the view of the nearby channels.]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saint-marys-tower/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saint-marys-tower/Mon, 07 Jul 2014 16:49:09 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saint-marys-tower/36.01262100 14.32179600

(2014-05-23)Valletta, the capital of Malta goes as far back as the 1500's. It is named after Jean Parisot de Valette who succeeded in defending the island from the Ottoman in 1565.]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/port-of-valletta-malta/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/port-of-valletta-malta/Fri, 23 May 2014 14:48:50 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/port-of-valletta-malta/35.90283800 14.52147600

(2014-04-10)Built in 1570, the Grandmaster's Palace currently houses the Office of the President of Malta and the House of Representatives.]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grandmasters-palace-valetta/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grandmasters-palace-valetta/Sun, 25 Jun 2017 05:42:30 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/grandmasters-palace-valetta/35.89830331 14.51399480

(2013-10-09)St. Johns Co-Cathedral (Maltese: Kon-Katidral ta’ San Ġwann), located in Valletta, Malta, was built by the Knights of Malta between 1573 and 1578, having been commissioned in 1572 by Grand Master Jean de la Cassière as the conventual church of the Order of the Knights Hospitaller of St John, known as the Knights of Malta. The Church was designed by the Maltese military architect Glormu Cassar (Girolamo Cassar) who designed several of the more prominent buildings in Valletta. The church is considered to be one of the finest examples of high Baroque architecture in Europe and one of the world's great cathedrals.]]>

(2013-10-09)St. Johns Co-Cathedral (Maltese: Kon-Katidral ta’ San Ġwann), located in Valletta, Malta, was built by the Knights of Malta between 1573 and 1578, having been commissioned in 1572 by Grand Master Jean de la Cassière as the conventual church of the Order of the Knights Hospitaller of St John, known as the Knights of Malta. The Church was designed by the Maltese military architect Glormu Cassar (Girolamo Cassar) who designed several of the more prominent buildings in Valletta. The church is considered to be one of the finest examples of high Baroque architecture in Europe and one of the world's great cathedrals.]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/st-johns-co-cathedral/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/st-johns-co-cathedral/Wed, 09 Oct 2013 10:13:04 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/st-johns-co-cathedral/35.89770900 14.51277900

(2010-12-19)The De Redin Towers are a series of thirteen small fortified watch towers that Grand Master Martin de Redin of the Knights of Malta built on the island of Malta between the year 1658 and 1659. The towers are in sight of each other, and provided a communication link between Gozo and Grand Harbour, in addition to functioning as watchtowers against attack by Corsairs.

The design is based on the design of the last of the five Lascaris towers, the Sciuta (Xuta) tower (1640) at Wied iz-Zurrieq, built by de Redin's predecessor, Grand Master Juan de Lascaris-Castellar. The locals refer to both the five Lascaris towers and the thirteen de Redin towers as "de Redin towers".]]>

(2010-12-19)The De Redin Towers are a series of thirteen small fortified watch towers that Grand Master Martin de Redin of the Knights of Malta built on the island of Malta between the year 1658 and 1659. The towers are in sight of each other, and provided a communication link between Gozo and Grand Harbour, in addition to functioning as watchtowers against attack by Corsairs.

The design is based on the design of the last of the five Lascaris towers, the Sciuta (Xuta) tower (1640) at Wied iz-Zurrieq, built by de Redin's predecessor, Grand Master Juan de Lascaris-Castellar. The locals refer to both the five Lascaris towers and the thirteen de Redin towers as "de Redin towers".]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hamrija-tower/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hamrija-tower/Sun, 20 Apr 2014 11:22:50 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hamrija-tower/35.82460300 14.43993400

(2010-12-19)The De Redin Towers are a series of thirteen small fortified watch towers that Grand Master Martin de Redin of the Knights of Malta built on the island of Malta between the year 1658 and 1659. The towers are in sight of each other, and provided a communication link between Gozo and Grand Harbour, in addition to functioning as watchtowers against attack by Corsairs.

The design is based on the design of the last of the five Lascaris towers, the Sciuta (Xuta) tower (1640) at Wied iz-Zurrieq, built by de Redin's predecessor, Grand Master Juan de Lascaris-Castellar. The locals refer to both the five Lascaris towers and the thirteen de Redin towers as "de Redin towers".

Many of the towers still exist in good condition today and most are accessible to the public.

(2010-12-19)The De Redin Towers are a series of thirteen small fortified watch towers that Grand Master Martin de Redin of the Knights of Malta built on the island of Malta between the year 1658 and 1659. The towers are in sight of each other, and provided a communication link between Gozo and Grand Harbour, in addition to functioning as watchtowers against attack by Corsairs.

The design is based on the design of the last of the five Lascaris towers, the Sciuta (Xuta) tower (1640) at Wied iz-Zurrieq, built by de Redin's predecessor, Grand Master Juan de Lascaris-Castellar. The locals refer to both the five Lascaris towers and the thirteen de Redin towers as "de Redin towers".

Many of the towers still exist in good condition today and most are accessible to the public.

(2010-12-19)Grand Master Juan de Lascaris-Castellar of the Knights of Malta commissioned five towers during the period 1637 - 1640. The locals refer to both the five Lascaris towers and the thirteen later de Redin towers as "de Redin towers". The Wignacourt towers are the predecessors to the de Lascaris towers.

(2010-12-19)Grand Master Juan de Lascaris-Castellar of the Knights of Malta commissioned five towers during the period 1637 - 1640. The locals refer to both the five Lascaris towers and the thirteen later de Redin towers as "de Redin towers". The Wignacourt towers are the predecessors to the de Lascaris towers.

(2010-12-19)Grand Master Juan de Lascaris-Castellar of the Knights of Malta commissioned five towers during the period 1637 - 1640. The locals refer to both the five Lascaris towers and the thirteen later de Redin towers as "de Redin towers". The Wignacourt towers are the predecessors to the de Lascaris towers.

(2010-12-19)Grand Master Juan de Lascaris-Castellar of the Knights of Malta commissioned five towers during the period 1637 - 1640. The locals refer to both the five Lascaris towers and the thirteen later de Redin towers as "de Redin towers". The Wignacourt towers are the predecessors to the de Lascaris towers.

(2010-12-19)The Wignacourt towers are a series of fortifications on the island of Malta built by the Knights of Malta.

The initial towers of this type were built under the auspices of Grand Master Fra Aloph de Wignacourt. A total of seven towers of this type were constructed, and five remain.

Unlike the later Lascaris towers and De Redin towers, the Wignacourt towers were more than simply watchtowers. Instead they formed significant strongpoints intended to protect vulnerable sections of the coast from attack.

(2010-12-19)The Wignacourt towers are a series of fortifications on the island of Malta built by the Knights of Malta.

The initial towers of this type were built under the auspices of Grand Master Fra Aloph de Wignacourt. A total of seven towers of this type were constructed, and five remain.

Unlike the later Lascaris towers and De Redin towers, the Wignacourt towers were more than simply watchtowers. Instead they formed significant strongpoints intended to protect vulnerable sections of the coast from attack.

(2010-12-19)The Wignacourt towers are a series of fortifications on the island of Malta built by the Knights of Malta.

The initial towers of this type were built under the auspices of Grand Master Fra Aloph de Wignacourt. A total of seven towers of this type were constructed, and five remain.

Unlike the later Lascaris towers and De Redin towers, the Wignacourt towers were more than simply watchtowers. Instead they formed significant strongpoints intended to protect vulnerable sections of the coast from attack.

(2010-12-19)The Wignacourt towers are a series of fortifications on the island of Malta built by the Knights of Malta.

The initial towers of this type were built under the auspices of Grand Master Fra Aloph de Wignacourt. A total of seven towers of this type were constructed, and five remain.

Unlike the later Lascaris towers and De Redin towers, the Wignacourt towers were more than simply watchtowers. Instead they formed significant strongpoints intended to protect vulnerable sections of the coast from attack.

(2010-12-19)The tower is a large, square building with four corner turrets, and is located about 80 meters above sea level. The Tower itself is about 12 meters tall, with walls that are approximately 6 meters thick, and is raised on a platform and plinth that are approximately 8 meters high. During times of crisis its garrison numbered up to 60 soldiers. By 1791, its armament included two 12-pound iron cannon, one 10-pound bronze cannon, one 4-pound bronze cannon, and two 3-pound bronze cannon.]]>

(2010-12-19)The tower is a large, square building with four corner turrets, and is located about 80 meters above sea level. The Tower itself is about 12 meters tall, with walls that are approximately 6 meters thick, and is raised on a platform and plinth that are approximately 8 meters high. During times of crisis its garrison numbered up to 60 soldiers. By 1791, its armament included two 12-pound iron cannon, one 10-pound bronze cannon, one 4-pound bronze cannon, and two 3-pound bronze cannon.]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/st-marys-tower/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/st-marys-tower/Sun, 20 Apr 2014 11:22:50 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/st-marys-tower/36.00691300 14.32962900

(2010-12-19)Della Grazie Battery is a fortification by the British on the island of Malta. It stands above the shore to the east of Grand Harbour, close to the present day town of Xghajra. Construction started in 1888 and was completed in March 1893. The battery was constructed to take advantage of the improved breech loading guns then coming into service. It was equipped with two 6 inc and two 10 inch breech loading guns in disappearing mounts.]]>

(2010-12-19)Della Grazie Battery is a fortification by the British on the island of Malta. It stands above the shore to the east of Grand Harbour, close to the present day town of Xghajra. Construction started in 1888 and was completed in March 1893. The battery was constructed to take advantage of the improved breech loading guns then coming into service. It was equipped with two 6 inc and two 10 inch breech loading guns in disappearing mounts.]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/della-grazie-battery/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/della-grazie-battery/Sun, 20 Apr 2014 11:22:50 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/della-grazie-battery/35.88603300 14.54890600

(2010-12-03)Popeye Village, also known as Sweethaven Village, is a group of rustic and ramshackle wooden buildings located at Anchor Bay in the north-west corner of the Mediterranean island of Malta, two miles from the village of Mellieħa.

It was built as a film set for the production of the 1980 live-action musical feature film Popeye, produced by Paramount Pictures and Walt Disney Productions and starring Robin Williams. Today it is open to the public as an open-air museum and family entertainment complex.]]>

(2010-12-03)Popeye Village, also known as Sweethaven Village, is a group of rustic and ramshackle wooden buildings located at Anchor Bay in the north-west corner of the Mediterranean island of Malta, two miles from the village of Mellieħa.

It was built as a film set for the production of the 1980 live-action musical feature film Popeye, produced by Paramount Pictures and Walt Disney Productions and starring Robin Williams. Today it is open to the public as an open-air museum and family entertainment complex.]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/popeye-village/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/popeye-village/Sun, 20 Apr 2014 11:22:49 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/popeye-village/35.96100500 14.34113700

(2010-05-07)The only listening ears built outside of the UK was at Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq, near Maghtab, Malta. The Maltese sound mirror locally known as il-Widna (meaning "the ear") has the same design as the large curved wall at the Denge, England.]]>

(2010-05-07)The only listening ears built outside of the UK was at Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq, near Maghtab, Malta. The Maltese sound mirror locally known as il-Widna (meaning "the ear") has the same design as the large curved wall at the Denge, England.]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/il-widna/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/il-widna/Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:55:35 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/il-widna/35.93106900 14.44368500

(2009-03-07)Mnajdra is a megalithic temple complex found on the on the southern coast of the Mediterranean island of Malta.]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mnajdra-megalithic-temple/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mnajdra-megalithic-temple/Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:40:25 -0500https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mnajdra-megalithic-temple/35.82679500 14.43635700

(2008-06-09)Hibernians Ground is a multi-use stadium in Paola, Malta. The Hibernians football ground was inaugurated on the 9th of November 1986.Hibs became the first Maltese club to own his own football pitch. Thus having their own football pitch Hibernains play their league matches in the National Stadium in Ta’Qali, since all the Premier League matches are played there. Now-a-days this football ground is used by Hibernians for their everyday training sessions, the M.F.A. uses this pitch to play it’s first division matches on it. Recently this ground hosted even the Maltese national rugby team. Hibs played their first European match on this pitch on the 23rd July 1996 when they played against Uralmash Ekateringburg in the Intertoto Cup, losing the match 2-1. The stadium holds 8,000 people]]>

(2008-06-09)Hibernians Ground is a multi-use stadium in Paola, Malta. The Hibernians football ground was inaugurated on the 9th of November 1986.Hibs became the first Maltese club to own his own football pitch. Thus having their own football pitch Hibernains play their league matches in the National Stadium in Ta’Qali, since all the Premier League matches are played there. Now-a-days this football ground is used by Hibernians for their everyday training sessions, the M.F.A. uses this pitch to play it’s first division matches on it. Recently this ground hosted even the Maltese national rugby team. Hibs played their first European match on this pitch on the 23rd July 1996 when they played against Uralmash Ekateringburg in the Intertoto Cup, losing the match 2-1. The stadium holds 8,000 people]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hibernians-ground/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hibernians-ground/Sun, 20 Apr 2014 11:16:43 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hibernians-ground/35.88291800 14.51321800

(2008-06-01)Ġgantija is a megalithic temple complex on the Mediterranean island of Gozo (part of Malta), constructed by the Sicani tribe from the Italian island of Sicily, when the people first inhabited Malta.[1] The two temples of Ġgantija on the island of Gozo are notable for their gigantic Neolithic structures, which were erected during the Neolithic Age (c. 3600-2500 BC). At more than 5500 years old, the Ġgantija temples amongst the world's oldest free-standing structures and the world's oldest religious structures. The temples were possibly the site of an Earth Mother Goddess Fertility Cult, with numerous figurines and statues found on site believed to be connected with that cult.

In the Maltese language, Ġgantija means "belonging to the giants". According to local Gozitan legend, the temples were built by the giants who resided in Gozo during ancient times. It is said that the temples themselves were used by the giants as watchtowers.]]>

(2008-06-01)Ġgantija is a megalithic temple complex on the Mediterranean island of Gozo (part of Malta), constructed by the Sicani tribe from the Italian island of Sicily, when the people first inhabited Malta.[1] The two temples of Ġgantija on the island of Gozo are notable for their gigantic Neolithic structures, which were erected during the Neolithic Age (c. 3600-2500 BC). At more than 5500 years old, the Ġgantija temples amongst the world's oldest free-standing structures and the world's oldest religious structures. The temples were possibly the site of an Earth Mother Goddess Fertility Cult, with numerous figurines and statues found on site believed to be connected with that cult.

In the Maltese language, Ġgantija means "belonging to the giants". According to local Gozitan legend, the temples were built by the giants who resided in Gozo during ancient times. It is said that the temples themselves were used by the giants as watchtowers.]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gantija-neolithic-temple/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gantija-neolithic-temple/Sun, 20 Apr 2014 11:16:42 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gantija-neolithic-temple/36.04721400 14.26889600

(2007-02-23)Fort Saint Elmo is a fortification in Valletta, Malta. The movie Midnight Express was filmed here. Filmed on location in Malta after permission to film in Istanbul was denied, the Turkish government officials greatly resented the portrayal of their country in the movie, and made this known to the media in general after the film's release.]]>

(2007-02-23)Fort Saint Elmo is a fortification in Valletta, Malta. The movie Midnight Express was filmed here. Filmed on location in Malta after permission to film in Istanbul was denied, the Turkish government officials greatly resented the portrayal of their country in the movie, and made this known to the media in general after the film's release.]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fort-st-elmo/
https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fort-st-elmo/Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:53:34 -0400https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fort-st-elmo/35.90243500 14.51881900

(2007-02-09)The Black Pearl was built in Pukavik, Sweden in 1909 and is one of the last surviving wooden trading schooners. Her long and chequered history has spanned two world wars, the development of technology and huge changes in the sea-faring world.

The Black Pearl, originally called the Black Opal, has a hull constructed from two layers of thick seasoned oak and three stout ninety-foot masts, which rise from her deck. At one hundred and fifty feet in length she was made to penetrate the Baltic ice floes in the cold winters and survive the strong Scandinavian winds. Made for trading missions the Black Pearl carried loads of nearly four hundred tonnes, usually grain, coal and wood, to remote areas of Norway and Sweden.

Fifty years after her first voyage, The Black Pearl was sailed to Ramsgate to be upgraded. Re-construction work was done on her masts and interior and she was given nine thousand square feet of new canvas.

On Christmas Eve, 1973 she set sail for Australia to start a new life as a luxury passenger vessel. Her voyage to the southern hemisphere took her to Lisbon, Martinique, the Virgin Islands and the Galapagos before her arrival in Melbourne.

However the Black Pearl was not destined to remain in the South Pacific for long, for after only a few holiday cruises, she developed weevel worm in her hull and was sent back to the United Kingdom for repairs. She never made it past the Mediterranean. After a fire broke out in the engine room as she traveled through the Suez Canal, she was limped into Marsamxett harbour in Malta, where she sank to the seabed seventy feet below.

In 1979, the schooner was refloated by local enthusiasts and restored to her former glory. She then played a prominent part in the film ‘Popeye’ which was made in Malta, directed by Robert Altman and starring Robin Williams.

The Black Pearl’s adventures didn’t end there. She sank once again in a storm in 1981 and was brought back to the surface for the final time to the Ta’ Xbiex seafront, where she was perched on the quayside overlooking the bastions of Valletta and the ruins of Manoel Island. For six years volunteers and boat-lovers helped restore the beautiful boat to her former magnificence. She was turned into a restaurant and bar in 1987.

Today the Black Pearl is still elegantly towering over surrounding boats in the marina. Now the home of Mare Nostrum, a high quality restaurant serving a variety of fresh dishes and excellent wines, the Black Pearl is a unique attraction on the Maltese islands.]]>

(2007-02-09)The Black Pearl was built in Pukavik, Sweden in 1909 and is one of the last surviving wooden trading schooners. Her long and chequered history has spanned two world wars, the development of technology and huge changes in the sea-faring world.

The Black Pearl, originally called the Black Opal, has a hull constructed from two layers of thick seasoned oak and three stout ninety-foot masts, which rise from her deck. At one hundred and fifty feet in length she was made to penetrate the Baltic ice floes in the cold winters and survive the strong Scandinavian winds. Made for trading missions the Black Pearl carried loads of nearly four hundred tonnes, usually grain, coal and wood, to remote areas of Norway and Sweden.

Fifty years after her first voyage, The Black Pearl was sailed to Ramsgate to be upgraded. Re-construction work was done on her masts and interior and she was given nine thousand square feet of new canvas.

On Christmas Eve, 1973 she set sail for Australia to start a new life as a luxury passenger vessel. Her voyage to the southern hemisphere took her to Lisbon, Martinique, the Virgin Islands and the Galapagos before her arrival in Melbourne.

However the Black Pearl was not destined to remain in the South Pacific for long, for after only a few holiday cruises, she developed weevel worm in her hull and was sent back to the United Kingdom for repairs. She never made it past the Mediterranean. After a fire broke out in the engine room as she traveled through the Suez Canal, she was limped into Marsamxett harbour in Malta, where she sank to the seabed seventy feet below.

In 1979, the schooner was refloated by local enthusiasts and restored to her former glory. She then played a prominent part in the film ‘Popeye’ which was made in Malta, directed by Robert Altman and starring Robin Williams.

The Black Pearl’s adventures didn’t end there. She sank once again in a storm in 1981 and was brought back to the surface for the final time to the Ta’ Xbiex seafront, where she was perched on the quayside overlooking the bastions of Valletta and the ruins of Manoel Island. For six years volunteers and boat-lovers helped restore the beautiful boat to her former magnificence. She was turned into a restaurant and bar in 1987.

Today the Black Pearl is still elegantly towering over surrounding boats in the marina. Now the home of Mare Nostrum, a high quality restaurant serving a variety of fresh dishes and excellent wines, the Black Pearl is a unique attraction on the Maltese islands.]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pirate-ship-black-pearl/
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(2007-02-05)Ricasoli Fort is a large fortification on the island of Malta. The fort was built by the Knights of Malta between 1670 and 1693.

The vast 'Roman' sets of the movie Gladiator (with CGI additions) were constructed on the massive remains of Fort Ricasoli on Malta, later used for the filming of Troy. [movie-locations.com]]]>https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fort-ricasoli-film-set-for-gladiator-and-troy/
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